Lighthouse
Also known as Pointe Au Baril Lighthouse
About Lighthouse
The federal government recognizes Lighthouse for its heritage, the only such building in The Archipelago. By its record, Lighthouse was built in 1888–1890. Department of Marine and Fisheries designed it.
The Lighthouse looks out over Georgian Bay from the water’s edge. The square tower is a tapered, wooden structure of sturdy appearance appended to a one-storey, rectangular dwelling with a gable roof and a small addition. The Lighthouse features a gallery and a prominent lantern. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, Lighthouse · Open Government Licence – Canada · as published, word for word
Recognized is one of two ranks the federal government gives the heritage buildings it owns; Classified is the higher.
Finding Lighthouse
The Archipelago
To reach another historic place from here you will need more than a short walk.
Questions about Lighthouse
Can you visit Lighthouse?
Yes, most likely: it is recorded as a museum, though hours vary.
What is Lighthouse?
Since 1994, Lighthouse has been a Recognized Federal Heritage Building.
Is Lighthouse protected?
The federal heritage policy applies while Canada owns it.
When was Lighthouse built?
Work on Lighthouse is recorded as 1888–1890.
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Sources: Parks Canada, Directory of Federal Heritage Designations · Canadian Register of Historic Places (federal extract) · Photos: Wikimedia Commons, each credited with its licence and copied to our own server · Wikidata (CC0) for map points, other names and articles.
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